mk2xr2 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Hi, Just picked up a Escort convertible upper strut brace to fit on to my MK6 Escort estate TDDi. Bolted straight on to the struts tops, but when I went to shut the bonnet the brace hits the under bonnet sound proofing just in front of the ducting for the inter cooler. What have people done who have fitted it to the same vehicle? Can I cut a slot out of the sound proofing so the brace fits into it allowing the bonnet to close. But then the brace would be in the air flow to the inter cooler. Would this have any impact on the intercooler/turbo? Last thing I want is the turbo failing due to fitment of the brace . Or remove the sound deadening completely. But again would this effect the airflow to the inter cooler? And make probably make the engine sound even noiser! Any advice and help would be gratefully received. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jghs83 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I had the same problem with my tddi. It wont hurt to cut the ducting but it will reduce the airflow a tad to the 'cooler. Dont remive the bonnet lining as that will render the intercooler useless infact itll turn a heater due to it being over the top of the exhaust manifold. Ive got a bonnet scoop fitted so it isnt a problem for me. Fit a front mount intercooler and have done with it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2xr2 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks for the advice. Thought I was never going to get a answer/advice to this question . Been running around with the slot cut in the under bonnet insulation which was fine. I since have removed the rubber seal from the top of the intercooler as I was still unsure if I was getting enough air into it. I suppose this time of year as it is cold I should not get much trouble with heat drawn into the intercooler. But in the summer may be more of a issue especially as I use the car to tow occasionally. Is it a big job to fit a intercooler to the front of the car? Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jghs83 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 First off, refit the rubber seal asap as the under bonnet ducting will at least focre some cool air theough the ic. Its not too hard to fit an FMIC but can become expensive. Im yet to do it but it could be the region of £180-220 depending on the ic used and the pipe work involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2xr2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I will refit the large rubber seal onto the top of the intercooler tomorrow. And will see if I can find any info on front mounted coolers. Thanks. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jghs83 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Just a universal cooler will do its just the pipe work to fiddle with due to the turbo & inlet being on the back of the engine. The ancilleries make it very tight to plumb it in but it is do-able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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